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Fulton quits as NZ batting coach

Fulton quits as NZ batting coach

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

To take up head coach job in Canterbury.

Why foreign car-makers are betting big on track car models

Why foreign car-makers are betting big on track car models

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are some marquee badges that have introduced track cars to excite hard-core customers who want to push their cars to the limit, says Pavan Lall.

10 Facts To Consider Before You Resign

10 Facts To Consider Before You Resign

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

An impulsive decision to resign could eventually turn out to be a big career mistake, warns Srividya Kannan.

COVID-19: NRAI defers national camp indefinitely

COVID-19: NRAI defers national camp indefinitely

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

"Health and safety of Shooters/Coaches was paramount in the review of the decision. NRAI will announce a new schedule at a later date."

Niti moots 100% tax exemption for donations to not-for-profit hospitals

Niti moots 100% tax exemption for donations to not-for-profit hospitals

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Government think tank Niti Aayog has suggested 100 per cent income tax exemption for donations and provision of working capital loans with lower interest rates for not-for-profit hospitals to strengthen healthcare services in India. In a report titled 'Not-for-Profit Hospital Model in India', the Aayog also pitched for involving high performing hospitals in public private partnership (PPP) models for managing primary health care (PHCs), operations of government facilities and PSU hospitals. "Income-tax exemption could be increased from the current 50 per cent exemption to 100 per cent exemption for philanthropy toward the identified not-for-profit hospitals.

RCB appoint Hesson and Katich for IPL 2020; part ways with Kirsten, Nehra

RCB appoint Hesson and Katich for IPL 2020; part ways with Kirsten, Nehra

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

RCB appoints Hesson as director of cricket operations, Katich named head coach

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

EV players suggest a reduction in the goods and services tax on batteries from 18 to 5 per cent as it would help push demand.

MI spearhead Boult now ready to rock for NZ

MI spearhead Boult now ready to rock for NZ

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

"I'm probably just targeting the Test matches as usual. I've got to make sure that I'm ready for them. If I'm involved in the T20s earlier as well then that will be exciting too.'

Apple revs up India offering with new iMac, iPads and iPhone

Apple revs up India offering with new iMac, iPads and iPhone

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The new iMac, two iPads and iPhone 12 and 12 Mini will be open for ordering starting April 30, just like in the US, the UK, China and Japan.

'Corrupt' Zoysa denies wrongdoing

'Corrupt' Zoysa denies wrongdoing

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Zoysa, who played 30 Tests and 95 ODIs for Sri Lanka, was appointed Sri Lanka's bowling coach in September, 2015. He worked at Sri Lanka cricket's high performance centre, which gave him access to current international players.

Pakistan cricketers to donate Rs 5 million to combat coronavirus

Pakistan cricketers to donate Rs 5 million to combat coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Pakistan's centrally-contracted cricketers will contribute Rs 5 million to the national government's emergency fund to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ehsan Mani on Wednesday said apart from centrally-contracted players contributing Rs 5 million, the employees in the board, up to the senior manager level, will contribute their one day's salary.

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

If British industry succeeds in saving lives during the coronavirus pandemic it will be due in part to the pioneering role played by Formula One racing teams in the country. Seven of the 10 Formula One teams have joined forces with leading aerospace and engineering companies to ramp up production of ventilators while Mercedes has also worked with medics and academics to produce an alternative breathing aid.

India's boxers to train abroad before Tokyo Olympics

India's boxers to train abroad before Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

India's nine Olympic-bound boxers will travel abroad for a three-week training stint after getting a few days' break following a record-shattering medal haul by the country's pugilists at the recently-concluded Asian Championships in Dubai.

Women's hockey: Grit. Camaraderie. Family

Women's hockey: Grit. Camaraderie. Family

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

For women's hockey in the country, this result may well turn out to be a watershed moment.

Australia cricket board cuts 40 staff in restructure

Australia cricket board cuts 40 staff in restructure

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

CA said in a statement it would ensure elite men's and women's teams were "appropriately and prudently resourced" but chairman Earl Eddings declined to clarify whether the nation's high-performance staff and programmes would be unaffected.

As Work From Home Deepens...

As Work From Home Deepens...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

... Are far-reaching social changes coming with it, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Cricket Australia to appoint 'mental health and wellbeing' expert

Cricket Australia to appoint 'mental health and wellbeing' expert

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

CA put out an advertisement for the new position of a 'Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead', who will report to the board's head of sports science and medicine Alex Kountouris.

'India, massively important part of world cricket'

'India, massively important part of world cricket'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

New ICC boss Barclay said that the Indian board is an integral part of the cricketing family and a hugely contributing member.

Clarke, Lee defend Paine after series loss

Clarke, Lee defend Paine after series loss

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

However, Clarke said it was the negative mindset that pegged Australia back.

Netflix has spent 3,000 crores on India programs

Netflix has spent 3,000 crores on India programs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Since its entry in 2016, Netflix has announced over 60 titles to be sourced from India.

Harris, Elliot to groom Gen Next of Australian cricket

Harris, Elliot to groom Gen Next of Australian cricket

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Harris and Elliott replace former high performance coach Graeme Hick, who last year was appointed the Australia men's team's batting coach, CA said.

Players union slams Cricket Australia's cost-cutting

Players union slams Cricket Australia's cost-cutting

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Cricket Australia furloughed about 80 per cent of its staff and said it had suffered a A$20 million (10.6 million pounds) fall in revenue due to COVID-19, despite the pandemic hitting at the end of the season.

Edtech, logistics and gig-economy to drive jobs

Edtech, logistics and gig-economy to drive jobs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Fresher hiring is expected to more than double compared to last year.

COVID-19: AFI postpones Fed Cup C'ships

COVID-19: AFI postpones Fed Cup C'ships

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'As of now, we have not discussed what will be the new dates for Indian Grand Prix competitions and Federation Cup'

Unwell Boult skips New Zealand's training session

Unwell Boult skips New Zealand's training session

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

An unwell Trent Boult skipped the New Zealand cricket team's training session at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Monday, staying away from the squad as a precautionary measure. The left-arm pacer is among eight players including Ross Taylor, Colin de Grandhomme, Jeet Raval, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, Tim Southee and Neil Wagner, who are attending the first half of the camp that started on Sunday.

AITA plans camp for India's top tennis players in Delhi

AITA plans camp for India's top tennis players in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The All India Tennis Association has decided to invite India's top players for a training camp at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association in New Delhi with an aim to provide a platform for their return to competitive action from next year.

Pakistan working on rotation policy for pacers

Pakistan working on rotation policy for pacers

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Waqar said a group of fast bowlers including young ones in domestic cricket would also be sent for training and work to the high-performance centre in Lahore to keep them ready for national duty.

Graeme Smith could be South Africa's first director of cricket

Graeme Smith could be South Africa's first director of cricket

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Smith could emerge as the figure the embattled team looks up to for a revival in its fortunes.

BFI hold mental fitness session for boxers, coaches

BFI hold mental fitness session for boxers, coaches

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Talking of the crisis and its impact on sports, Nieva said things would never be the same again but asserted that people will not give up on live sports either.

Women entrepreneurs can generate 150-170 mn jobs in India: Report

Women entrepreneurs can generate 150-170 mn jobs in India: Report

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Accelerating quantity and quality of entrepreneurship towards benchmarks from high-performing countries and Indian states can create over 30 million women-owned enterprises, of which 12 million can generate employment, a joint report by Bain & Company and Google said.

Ngidi finds new ways to overcome saliva ban

Ngidi finds new ways to overcome saliva ban

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Bowlers will have to find news ways to overcome the ban on the usage of saliva to shine a cricket ball

India's national shooting camp postponed amid COVID-19

India's national shooting camp postponed amid COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The National Rifle Association of India has postponed the compulsory training camp for its Olympic core group planned in New Delhi from Saturday after taking into the account the situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, a shooting coach at the camp's venue -- Dr. Karni Singh Range -- tested positive for COVID-19 but the development will not force a closure of the facility.

5 success mantras for companies to outperform others

5 success mantras for companies to outperform others

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

In the high performing company, everyone could very simply describe what they did and how they created value.

Indian sports set for major overhaul under sports minister Rathore

Indian sports set for major overhaul under sports minister Rathore

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Friday announced a cash award of Rs 6.70 lakh for all the gold medal winners at the recently concluded Youth Women's World Boxing Championships in Guwahati.

Panghal, Kaushik automatic picks for Olympic qualifiers

Panghal, Kaushik automatic picks for Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Panghal and Kaushik have entered the semi-finals at the Worlds, making it the first time when India have more than one boxer in fray for the medal rounds of the marquee event.

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Skyroot becomes first private co to test-fire upper-stage rocket engine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The spacetech startup is expected to launch the first rocket which can hurl satellites of 250-700 kg into a lower Earth orbit by end-2021.

Bio-bubbles could affect mental health, warns Waqar Younis

Bio-bubbles could affect mental health, warns Waqar Younis

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Waqar Younis said that he is worried that players in Pakistan might face mental health issues if cricket continued to be played for more time in the COVID-19 situation.

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Meet India's boxing 'Nav Ratna' at the Tokyo Games

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

PTI introduces the team, who is aiming for medals when India's campaign at the Tokyo Games commences on July 24.

'I live, eat, sleep and breathe fashion'

'I live, eat, sleep and breathe fashion'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The secret behind designer Payal Singhal's stunning designs.

Want to be the next Indian hockey coach?

Want to be the next Indian hockey coach?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Taking a cue from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Hockey India advertised for the position for the first time on its website http://hockeyindia.org.